WHAT IS A CENOTE?

Cenotes are natural swimming holes or swimming caves that have formed as a result of porous limestone rock that has eroded away exposing an underground water system. 

They are sheltered by the jungle, accessible by road and the rain that gets filtered through the limestone results in crystal clear water with very little suspended matter.

CENOTES DIVING CONDITIONS

Average Temp: 24degrees celsius
Average Depth: 8-15m
Crystal Clear, Fresh Water
Attraction: Spectacular Stalactite and Stalagmite formations 

DO YOU NEED SPECIAL TRAINING?                                

To maximise your enjoyment from the diving offered in Cancun Mexico, we recommend a minimum of the Advanced Open Water Certification (or equivalent) and the Cavern Specialty Course.  Good buoyancy skills are essential for the Cenote dives! The divers are in groups of 4, guided by a trained cave instructor and you never go further than 60m into the overhead environment or explore beyond the range of visible light.

CAVE DIVING VERSUS CAVERN DIVING                    

Divers need to be specially trained in Cave Diving which is exploring beyond the range of visible lights and passing into smaller spaces/passages.

EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS                               

Normal diving equipment is suitable for Cenote Diving.  Sidemount diving is becoming very popular and quite useful in overhead environments – special training is needed for sidemount diving.